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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Joeal Calupitian, Aaron Favila And María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this festival can be found through KSAT 12 news sources, which provide more information about the Taong Putik festival and its significance in the Philippine village of Bibiclat.
In the Philippines, a unique festival is held to honor St. John the Baptist. The event, known as the Taong Putik or Mud People festival, takes place in the village of Bibiclat.
Hundreds of Catholic devotees participate in this annual display of faith. They cover their bodies with mud and wrap themselves in dried banana leaves. Further details about this festival can be found through KSAT 12 news sources, which provide more information about the Taong Putik festival and its significance in the Philippine village of Bibiclat.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Philippines, a unique festival is held to honor St. John the Baptist. The event, known as the Taong Putik or Mud People festival, takes place in the village of Bibiclat. Hundreds of Catholic…
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